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2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project

2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project

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Students are employees of a unit of the United Nations responsible for coordinating disaster relief after a major disaster (the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami) occurs. The agency needs to understand the situation in each country so that it can coordinate the work of various governments and NGO (nongovernmental organizations) working in the affected area.

Subject:: Geoscience
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point: Teaching Entry Level Geoscience
Author:: Char Bezanson, Eastview High School, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Date Added:: 11/07/2014

20+ Things to Do with a Hundred Chart

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20+ Things to Do with a Hundred Chart

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This blog page offers more than 25 activities and games that use a Hundred Chart to develop students' skills and concepts in a variety of math topics: basic operations, number sense, patterns, number theory, fractions, decimals, and logic. The suggestions include links to materials and to other websites.

Subject:: Engineering; Education; Mathematics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:: Maryland Public Television
Provider Set:: Mathlanding: Elementary Mathematics Pathway
Author:: Denise
Date Added:: 09/22/2088

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24-Game

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This Java applet game promotes mental math and strategic thinking skills using a card from Suntex's 24 Game. The player is presented with four numbers (1-9) on a card. The goal is to manipulate each of the four numbers only once so that the end result is 24. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and/or parentheses maybe used and the player must be able to enter the expression using the online calculator.

Subject:: Engineering; Education; Life Science; Mathematics; Algebra; Chemistry
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Interactive
Provider:: Maryland Public Television
Provider Set:: Mathlanding: Elementary Mathematics Pathway
Author:: Michiel Doorman
Date Added:: 01/07/2012

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3D Shape Match

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This interactive Flash applet provides a Concentration-type game (called pelmanism in the UK) in which students must discern the properties of three-dimensional solids and their colors in order to match them in pairs. Spheres, cones, prisms and other standard 3-D shapes are hidden face down on cards. Time and number of trials needed to solve are recorded.

Subject:: Education; Life Science; Mathematics; Geometry; Geoscience; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Interactive
Provider:: Maryland Public Television
Provider Set:: Mathlanding: Elementary Mathematics Pathway
Author:: Dan Bunker
Date Added:: 11/05/2011

3D Transmographer

3D Transmographer

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Build your own polygon and transform it in the Cartesian coordinate system. Experiment with reflections across any line, revolving around any line (which yields a 3-D image), rotations about any point, and translations in any direction.

Subject:: Computing and Information; Mathematics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Diagram/Illustration; Game; Interactive; Lesson Plan; Simulation; Student Guide
Provider:: NSDL Staff; Shodor
Provider Set:: NSDL Math Common Core; CSERD: Computational Science Education Reference Desk
Date Added:: 10/30/2014

A+ Click K-12 Math Test

A+ Click K-12 Math Test

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A+ Click is an interactive collection of more than 3700 math problems and answers for K-1 K-12 school program. It defines the personal level of math knowledge. You move up into the next level if you give 5 correct answers in a row. Practice makes perfect.

Subject:: Mathematics; Algebra; Geometry
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Game; Lecture Notes
Provider:: aplusclick; NSDL Staff
Provider Set:: Individual Authors; Mathematics Gateways and Resources
Author:: Igor Kokcharov
Date Added:: 02/16/2011

A-Mazing Robot

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This activity lets you program your 'robot' (a willing friend) to pick up and dispose of some 'toxic waste' using as few commands as possible. Learners create command cards (Turn Left, Right, Forward 1, etc.), mark out a simulation area on the floor, and try to get the "robot" to dispose of something that serves as "toxic waste" into something that serves as a "containment vessel" - in as few steps as possible. Strategy, predication and cooperation are all part of this activity.

Subject:: Computing and Information; Engineering; Technology; Education; History, Law, Politics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game
Provider:: Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: Dakota Science Center; New York Hall of Science
Date Added:: 11/09/1999

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About Shape

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This set of three interactive challenges from the Annenberg Teachers' Lab has learners investigate properties of squares and groups of squares. In Quilts learners construct quilt blocks exhibiting four types of symmetry. In Taxicab Treasure Hunt, they work with distance and direction on a grid of city streets. Finally, in From Corner to Corner learners measure the sides and diagonals of squares looking for an approximate relationship between the two measures. Background discussion and NCTM standards information is included.

Subject:: Education; Life Science; Mathematics; Geometry; Chemistry
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Interactive
Provider:: Maryland Public Television
Provider Set:: Mathlanding: Elementary Mathematics Pathway
Date Added:: 11/05/2011

Achi: A Strange Game of Tic Tac Toe

Achi: A Strange Game of Tic Tac Toe

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In this game, learners strategize to be the first player to make three in a row. This game is similar to the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game, but learners slide game pieces along lines, instead of filling in boxes with X's or O's. Learners will practice mathematical thinking skills like strategizing, predicting and problem solving. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.

Subject:: Education; Mathematics; Algebra
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: Children's Museum of Houston; Children's Museum Of Houston; ExxonMobil
Date Added:: 09/19/2014

Acorns

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In this outdoor game, learners play the roles of gray or red squirrels gathering and storing a supply of food in "fall" and recovering enough of them to survive the "winter." Learners carry bags representing their cheek pouches for carrying food. Learners investigate the advantages and disadvantages of how these two kinds of squirrels store food differently.

Subject:: Education; Life Science; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geoscience
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Simulation
Provider:: Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: Lawrence Hall of Science
Date Added:: 11/09/2014

Acting Out

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This activity (on pages 21-32 of PDF) has learners act out several classic brain teasers. Instead of moving checkers or pennies around on a table, learners play the role of the different pieces of the puzzle, and have to move themselves around. The lesson plan includes printable pictures of different characters than can be worn by the learners. Answers to the puzzles are provided so the facilitator can guide learners towards the solution.

Subject:: Education; Mathematics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: OMSI; Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Date Added:: 11/09/2008

Advanced Monty Hall

Advanced Monty Hall

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Choose one of N doors to experimentally determine the odds of winning the grand prize behind one of the doors, as in the TV program "Let's Make a Deal." Parameters: Number of doors, number of trials, staying or switching between the two remaining doors.

Subject:: Computing and Information; Mathematics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Interactive; Lesson Plan; Simulation; Student Guide
Provider:: NSDL Staff; Shodor
Provider Set:: NSDL Math Common Core; CSERD: Computational Science Education Reference Desk
Date Added:: 10/30/2014

Agriculture in the Classroom

Agriculture in the Classroom

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Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is a program supported by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote increased agricultural literacy. The AITC website provides resources for teachers including suggestions for science fair projects, virtual tours, agricultural literacy quizzes, effective teaching strategies. There is also a directory of reviewed resources, including lesson plans, webquests, DVDs, maps, posters, and other items. The student's page features an interactive presentation with career information, ideas for science fair projects, opinion features on agricultural issues, games, webquests, and an interactive map with links to downloadable fact sheets about agriculture in each state.

Algebra Four

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Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by solving an algebraic equation. Parameters: Level of difficulty of equations to solve and type of problem. Algebra Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.

Subject:: Computing and Information; Education; Mathematics; Algebra; Functions
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Diagram/Illustration; Game; Interactive; Lesson Plan; Simulation; Student Guide
Provider:: NSDL Staff; Shodor; SMARTR
Provider Set:: NSDL Math Common Core; CSERD: Computational Science Education Reference Desk; SMARTR: Virtual Learning Experiences for Youth
Date Added:: 10/30/2014

Algebra One on One

Algebra One on One

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Algebra One on One is a shareware educational game that teaches users about algebra. Game or practice options are available to test knowledge of the 21 functions covered. Different educational levels, including a help system for beginners, are available.

Subject:: Education; Mathematics; Algebra; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Lecture Notes
Provider:: ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Author:: Sheppard Software
Date Added:: 10/10/2003

All Systems are Go!

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All Systems are Go!

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In this online activity, learners role-play as medics, treating a patient with missing organs. Learners select different organs, then drag them into the proper location in the patient's body. System by system, they put the patient back together. When learners set up a free account at Kinetic City, they can answer bonus questions at the end of the activity as a quick assessment. As a larger assessment, learners can complete the Smart Attack game after they've completed several activities.

Subject:: Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game
Provider:: American Association for Advancement of Science; Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: American Association for the Advancement of Science; National Science Foundation
Date Added:: 11/07/2009

All Things Being Equal

All Things Being Equal

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In this game, learners strategize to win the most cards by building number equations. Learners practice operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to construct their equations. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.

Subject:: Education; Mathematics; Algebra
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: Children's Museum of Houston; Children's Museum Of Houston; ExxonMobil
Date Added:: 09/19/2014

Amazon Water Cycle Roleplay

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Amazon Water Cycle Roleplay

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In this creative roleplay activity, learners will explore the various processes of the water cycle using movement, sound, and props to aid in comprehension. Learners will understand that water changes forms throughout the water cycle, and that this cycle runs continuously throughout all the cycles at the same time. This standards-based lesson, which is great for the classroom, camps, or afterschool programs, includes roleplay cards and ideas for props.

Subject:: Ecology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Lesson Plan; Simulation
Provider:: California Academy of Sciences; Science and Math Informal Learning Educators (SMILE)
Provider Set:: California Academy of Sciences: Lesson Plans; SMILE Pathway: Science and Math Activities in One Search
Author:: California Academy of Sciences
Date Added:: 11/29/2008

Annenberg Learner Interactives: Ionic Bonding Game

Annenberg Learner Interactives: Ionic Bonding Game

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This interactive game challenges learners to create eight virtual compounds by combining individual ions. Each challenge poses a task. Task #1 asks students to make sodium chloride by clicking and dragging the correct cation and anion to the workspace. Task #2 is to make a sodium oxide compound; Task #3 -- create sodium hydroxide. If an incorrect ion is chosen, the game provides immediate feedback. The game is part of a larger interactive module on the Periodic Table. Editor's Note: This resource provides opportunity for students to construct meaning from the Periodic Table by building models. It helps them build foundations to understand molecular structure and charge interaction in ionic bonding. This resource is part of Annenberg Media, an organization devoted to distributing educational video programs which are accompanied by web and print materials.

Subject:: Education; Life Science; Chemistry; Physics
Material Type:: Game; Interactive; Lecture Notes
Provider:: ComPADRE Digital Library
Provider Set:: ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education
Author:: WNET
Date Added:: 07/17/2011

Annenberg Media Interactives

Annenberg Media Interactives

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Annenberg Media Projects Learner Online site in 1997 added a section of online exhibits, an extension of its educational multi-media collection. The first exhibit, The Middle Ages, portrays every day life in Medieval times and contains sections on religion, homes, clothing, health, arts, and town life. Each section provides a short essay and links to related sites, and may also offer an interactive quiz or activity. This is the first of what is to be a series of monthly exhibits aimed at K-12 students and other interested users. Learners of all ages can consult Learner Online for information on Annenberg/CPB projects and can also visit a video preview room (RealPlayer or VDOLive), and consult a guide to math and science reform, and SAMI (Science and Math Initiatives), a "clearinghouse of resources, funding, and curriculum for... math and science teachers."

Subject:: Technology; Education; Life Science; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Mathematics; Chemistry; Geoscience; Physics
Material Type:: Diagram/Illustration; Full Course; Game; Interactive; Lecture Notes
Provider:: ComPADRE Digital Library; Internet Scout Project
Provider Set:: ComPADRE: Resources for Physics and Astronomy Education; Internet Scout Project
Date Added:: 07/14/2011